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James T. Minor, who took over as chancellor in March, said the university has to be intentional in making its presence seen more widely in its home city of Edwardsville and across the Metro East. Here's how he plans to do it.

A splinter group of Republicans held up action in the Senate this spring.

An argument over a debt turned deadly shooting over the weekend in north St. Louis County.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed his party’s signature climate, health care and tax package into law Tuesday, capping off more than a year of tumultuous negotiations that saw his original proposal to Congress slimmed down considerably. Flanked by a handful of Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn and […]

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Jeremiah Sheehan of St. Louis, MO has joined S. M. Wilson & Co. as a Senior Project Manager. Sheehan is responsible for leadership, coordination and success of all client projects, including managing the project team, maintaining documentation and overseeing project finances. He will manage the renovation of a former Sears retail store in Springfield, Illinois […]

The UP Companies (UPCO) proudly announces the promotion of Square UP Senior Estimator Kyle Renaud to the position of UPCO Director of Preconstruction. In his new position, Renaud is responsible for maintaining and leading a team of subject matter experts focused on developing a strong customer base through the assembly of competitive bids and proposals […]

On Aug. 25, Missouri History Museum will host “Wrestling at the Chase,” beginning with a happy hour at 5:30 p.m. and then other activities starting at 6:30.

Clement Auto Group has begun construction of its new 100,000 square foot, state-of-the-art auto mall near the intersection of Interstate 64 and Interstate 70 in Wentzville that will include dealerships selling Hyundai and Ford automobiles when it opens next year. The 30,000 square foot Clement Hyundai dealership will be built first, with plans to open […]

A new opportunity could allow Mizzou students and student-athletes to profit off of ticket sales during the upcoming school year.

ALTON - Dwight and Cheryl Werts are always generous to the Riverbend area, but one recent event featured something near and dear to both their hearts - making sure children return to school prepared with the right send-off from the community. OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center hosted a Community Fair recently in the parking lot of the hospital as a way for children and families to have appropriate back-to-school resources. Dwight Werts said OSF Saint Anthony's approached him about helping contribute and he talked to his wife and he said to her, "Why don't we just sponsor it?" Dwight knew OSF Saint Anthony's was going to have to raise money to put on the event they wanted to have, so he decided just to take care of it." Dwight and family own Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc. He and his wife have always helped charitable and civic causes throughout the region. "It has been a rough couple of years with COVID, and we just wanted them to have a good send-off," he said. "We were

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The town hall will give an update on the virus in St. Louis and discuss stigma, misinformation and prevention. Here's how to register to join.

FEMA will open a disaster recovery center in the city's Lewis Place neighborhood Wednesday to help those directly affected by last month's historic flooding.

Capri Duvall and Chloe Anderson admitted embezzling $284,000 from a Regions Bank in Wellston.

Missouri Supreme Court ruling could have a chilling effect on solar energy development, just as the federal government is trying to encourage it.

Poettker Construction, a multi-generation family-owned construction company, raised $52,000 in its annual golf classic for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois (BBBSIL). The golf classic was held July 29, 2022, at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, IL. Pictured (left to right): Christina Cathcart, BBBSIL Assistant Director of Community Engagement; Jonathon Carroll, Poettker […]

The federal court-authorized search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate has brought renewed attention to the obscure but infamous law known as the Espionage Act of 1917. A section of the law was listed as one of three potential violations under Justice Department investigation. The Espionage Act has historically been employed most often by […]

IMPACT Strategies has completed extensive interior renovations at The Watermark at St. Peters, a three-story, 184-residence independent living facility in St. Peters, MO. The Watermark is a 13-acre retirement community featuring walking paths, a lake with unique water features, and outdoor amenity spaces in a resort-like setting. The comprehensive renovation of the interior of the […]